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Davido Announces New Single ‘Be There Still’ Ahead of Upcoming Album ‘5IVE’

Nigerian music sensation Davido has announced the release date for a new single, Be There Still, which will drop on March 14, 2025. This track will serve as the final preview ahead of his fifth studio album, 5IVE, set to be released on April 18, 2025. The 5-time Grammy-nominated artist took to social media to share the news with fans, confirming that Be There Still is one last drop before […]

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Awards

Celebrating the Trace Awards 2025: Full List Of Winners

The vibrant city of Zanzibar, Tanzania, hosted the highly anticipated Trace Awards, on February 26, 2025. It was a celebration of African and Afro-inspired music. With a unique voting system—50% from fans and 50% from an expert jury—the event spotlighted top talent across genres like Afrobeat, Amapiano, and beyond. This annual event, which has grown into a significant platform for recognizing musical brilliance, brought together top artists, producers, and performers […]

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Afrobeats

Davido Fans Left Heartbroken as ‘5ive’ Album Release Pushed to April 2025

Nigerian Artist, Davido has  moved back his upcoming album 5ive by a month. The album originally slated for a March 14, 2025 release, will now debut on April 18, 2025. While no official statement has been made about the postponement by the artist or his team, the updated release date was first noticed on Apple Music, which confirmed that the album now carries an April 18 release. The news has […]

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Afrobeats

Rema’s ‘Is It A Crime’ becomes Most-Streamed Nigerian Song Spotify so far in 2025

Rema’s latest hit, "Baby (Is It A Crime)," has claimed the title of the most-streamed Nigerian song of 2025 on Spotify. Released three weeks ago, on February 7, 2024, the song has garnered an impressive 14.28 million streams, taking the top spot in a competitive field. This track is a masterful blend of Afrobeat and smooth soul, sampling the iconic Sade classic "Is It A Crime" from her Promise album. The song’s release was highly anticipated, and it has certainly […]

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Music

Lion King Soundtrack Composer, Lebo M Announces Once-in-a-Lifetime Concert in Cape Town

Legendary South African composer and musician, Lebo M, has announced a monumental event that will go down in musical history. For the first time ever, the celebrated composer of The Lion King will be performing live in Cape Town in a special concert titled Lebo M Live with Special Guest Hans Zimmer. The show is scheduled for April 18th at the Grand Arena at Grand West, and promises to be […]

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Aya Nakamura Becomes First Female African Artist to Hit 1 Billion YouTube Views

Aya Nakamura, a French-Malian singer, has become the first female African artist to reach 1 billion views on YouTube for her single 'Djadja', which has not only dominated the charts but also captivated millions of fans worldwide. Released in 2018, "Djadja" is a blend of Afrobeat and pop, with an infectious beat and lyrics in both French and Bambara. The song's success on YouTube is a testament to Nakamura's global […]

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Events

UK Concert: Stonebwoy’s Manager Accuse Akwaaba UK of Sabotaging Artist’s show

The manager of Ghanaian reggae-dancehall star, Stonebwoy, has accused Akwaaba UK, an event promotion company, of attempting to sabotage the artist's upcoming UK show. Stonebwoy's manager, Chief Stylz during an interview with Hit FM, Ghana said Akwaaba UK scheduled an independence concert for March 8, 2025, the same date earlier announced by their camp in Oct 2024 as the official date for Stonebwoy's UK tour. However, the CEO of Akwaaba […]

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Afrobeats

Tanzania’s Government Champions Singeli: A Global Push for the Genre’s Recognition

The government of Tanzania is intensifying efforts to ensure that Singeli music, a fast-paced and energetic genre, is recognized on the global stage as a symbol of the country’s musical identity. Minister for Information, Culture, Arts, and Sports, Palamagamba Kabudi, has been at the forefront of advocating for Singeli’s international recognition, drawing comparisons to how Reggae represents Jamaica and Amapiano represents South Africa. Speaking during a visit to the National […]

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Magixx Unveils Tracklist for Highly Anticipated Debut Album ‘I Dream in Color’

Nigerian singer and Mavin Records signee, Magixx, has unveiled the tracklist for his debut album, I Dream in Color. Revealed ahead of the official February 28, 2025, release date for the album, its 13 tracks promise to offer an intimate showcase of his musical journey, blending Afrobeats, R&B, and contemporary influences. Known for his smooth voice and emotional delivery, Magixx has already garnered significant attention since his rise in the […]

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